3M Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, FAP02-RS
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of 3M Filtrete Ultra Clean Air Purifier, FAP02-RS
Customer Review: Best air filter machine ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have incredible allergies and have tried many filters machines to help clean the air. I have a whole house filter that connects to my furnace, and I change my regular furnace filters monthly and I still end up with dust and pollen in the house. Screen doors, garage doors, kids running in and out, etc... it all contributes.
I've bought the sharper image filters and other brands that claim to be great, but haven't been that impressed. I ended up buying this unit on because I've been very pleased with my 3M furnace filters.
I put this unit in my bedroom because that room gets more dust than most of my house along with the sleeping problems I'd have from dust.
Within two days I noticed I was sleeping better. Two weeks later I noticed that I hadn't needed to dust the room since I bought the machine.
Overall I'm very satisfied with the machine I have. It's reasonably quiet, ( I leave it set on 1, so I can barely hear it) it fit under a table in the room, so it didn't take up much space. It also has an interesting control dial with funky lights on it. Replacement filters are easy to find and from the looks of it I should only have to change them out every 4-6 months...
Of all the machines out there, this is far less gimmicky and actually works. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Customer Review: Very Nice
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure what is up with some of the reviews for this, but I'll add some input of my own. For one, it is not loud. It has three settings and even on setting number 3 I wouldn't call it very loud. In fact, the sound it makes helps me fall asleep at night.
The filters actually last awhile in my opinion. I live in a house with two cats (thought admittedly they're never in the room in question) and it the filter it came with lasted for months upon months. Mind you, this is with me NOT cleaning the filter like other people (though it is a good idea to do so).
The design of the unit is nice. It's not unattractive like some units out there and it's designed in such a way that it is non-obtrusive in the room. The spinning lights are actually pretty cool, and as another reviewer said, they're fun to play with :) Accessing and removing the filter is a breeze too. They are indeed expensive, but if you look hard enough, you can get a 6-pack for around $80. If you clean the filter every so often, then this 6-pack would last you for a very, very long time. Another poster suggested adding a less expensive filter in combination with the 3M filter. Though I'm not trying to say it'll work (I haven't done it yet), it is, in fact, a good idea. Anything to save money on products to increase health!
Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a honeywell purifier before this one and ended up returning it. The honeywell had a reusable filter which will save a lot of money, but what i didn't like about it was the noise. Even on the low setting, it was on the loud side. The filtrete is much quieter. On the high setting, the noise level is about the same as the honeywell on the low setting. The filtrete seems very well made. The fan is balanced, and the unit operates without vibration. I really like the indicator lights that tells you when the filter needs changing. I've added a pre-filter on my unit to help extend the life of the filter. The pre-filter I bought is also made by filtrete, but it was intended for use in air conditioners. The pre-filter comes in a 8"x24" which is big enough to be made into 3 pre-filters for the purifier. It will add some flow restriction, but not enough to set off the indicator lights. By using the pre-filters, your main filter should last you a lot longer. I would definitely recommend this purifier.Customer Review: I like my FAP03
Summary: 5 Stars
The FAP03 is quiet and collects most of the pet hair that used to get into the computers.
It has a pleasing air flow sound.
Model number: FAPF03
UPC Code: 051111542941
I did find it frustrating to locate a filter. They are sold here at Amazon, but I wanted to pick one up locally, so I started at the 3m site. The official list of resellers from 3M is incorrect. One of the resellers (krogers) has no filters of any kind for sale on their web site. Other locations like Lowe's and Home Depot do not have the FAP03. The Target website shows they are available in the store near me, but there were none, the girl there couldn't find them in the computer.
I can get them online for now, and I'm still happy with the FAP03.
Customer Review: works great - How to SAVE money on filters
Summary: 5 Stars
These work great and are better than ionizer air filters. The big problem people have with this is filter replacement.
At my Practical, Healthy Stuff blog, I detail how to make the Filtrete filters really last! Basically, you attach the inexpensive, carbon prefilters from Honeywell (available here on Amazon) to the filter with velcro tape. These carbon filters are the exact right size, and they capture larger dust and gunk, as well as filter out chemicals and odors.
Oh yeah, like they say here, vacuum each regularly and you may get over a year's use from them!